Kim Jong Un Monitors Missile Tests Aboard New Naval Destroyer

WHO:

ABC News World - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the tests.

NY Post - Kim Jong Un ordered officials regarding the destroyer's trials.

WHAT:

ABC News World - Kim Jong Un observed tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons.

NY Post - Kim ordered the completion of the destroyer’s trials and to place the vessel in active duty.

WHERE:

ABC News World - The tests were conducted aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer named the Kang Kon.

WHEN:

NY Post - Kim ordered the destroyer to be placed in active duty within two months.

WHY:

ABC News World - The tests were part of North Korea's military capabilities demonstration.

HOW:

ABC News World - The tests were supervised from the new naval destroyer.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 06:18 UTC)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer named the Kang Kon. He ordered officials to complete the destroyer’s trials and place the vessel in active duty within two months. This demonstration is part of North Korea's efforts to showcase its military capabilities.